Mr Rohit Gupta, BSc(Hons) MBBS(Lond) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth)

Written by a patient at St Peter's Hospital

In August 2016 my GP referred me to Ashford physiotherapy department for pain in both of my lower arms. When treatment commenced one month later my left arm had become very painful. Three physio sessions later in December, I had to visit my GP surgery for pain relief. One of the doctors examined me and decided that I should be referred to the orthopaedic department at Ashford. I had one further physio session at which time it was thought that I might have a tendon problem. Acupuncture treatment was proposed to assist with pain relief. On 29th December I attended orthopaedics and was sent for an x-ray. I returned to the same GP two weeks later for more pain relief. The x-ray report had requested an ultrasound test which had not been set up. She arranged urgent action on this while I waited. Ultrasound followed within two days and five days later I was called to see Mr. Rohit Gupta at his upper limb clinic. He decided that I needed an MRI scan. During this time I was under both physiotherapy and orthopaedic departments. I was subsequently discharged from physio. Acupuncture was cancelled. The acupuncture was offered with the best of intentions, but without the benefit of the GP intervention, the problem with my arm may not have been realised for some time. I am grateful to that doctor for what she did on my behalf. During my meeting with Mr. Gupta on 9th February I was told that the MRI scan showed a Left Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture. At that time Mr. Gupta arranged for x-rays and an MRI scan on my right arm, should a similar problem be developing. Mr. Gupta performed a repair procedure on 7th March 2017 at St. Peter's hospital. I wore a plaster cast and later an arm brace for six weeks in total. Physiotherapy followed and is ongoing. The findings regarding my right arm indicated a non-serious condition. On 15th June I saw Mr. Gupta for a review. I am now pain free and able to rotate my left hand anti-clockwise to a much greater degree than possible prior to surgery. Physiotherapy is ongoing for a while. The service I have received from Mr. Gupta and his team has been exemplary. I was fully informed on every step of the way. Consequently, at the point of surgery I was entirely confident of being in safe hands. My grateful thanks are extended to all responsible for a successful outcome.

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Written by a patient at The Runnymede Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

After a mountain bike accident in October 2016, I saw Mr Gupta. After a scan, he identified I had torn 95% of my rotator cuff and I had also torn my posterior labrum. Due to work commitments, I was not able to have the operation until mid-December. Mr Gupta repaired both my posterior labrum and rotator cuff with keyhole surgery. I was in hospital overnight but discharged the following lunchtime. I was given a large wedge to wear 24hrs a day to support my arm and physio to complete at home. I iced the repair and did the physio as recommended and wore the wedge for a month. During the consultation process, I was informed that I should be prepared not to be back on my bike for at least six months. However due to Mr Gupta's fantastic keyhole surgery and care I was able to get back onto my mountain bike just three months after the surgery. After four months I rode for four days on some of the toughest trails in The Lake District - a testament to Mr Gupta's repair! Thank you!

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Written by a patient at Prime Health Clinic

Dr Gupta treated me for my tennis elbow. I had suffered from it for 1,5 years with periods of intense pain, restricting me from playing sports and many day-to-day activities. I had done several treatments with different doctors (cortisone injection, fysio, and 1 PRP injection without local anaesthetic with another orthopaedic dr which was so painful I almost fainted). When I visited Dr Gupta for the first time he suggested to make an MRI first before doing anything. The MRI showed a severe tennis elbow and left 2 possibilities: either an operation or 3 PRP shots 2 weeks apart. After a good consultation with Dr. Gupta, we decided to go for the PRP injections although they were not covered by my insurance. Dr Gupta never gives PRP shots without local anaesthetic and this made an enormous difference. After 3 PRP injections and follow-up fsyio I am 100% cured of my tennis elbow. Dr Gupta is not only an incredible doctor, he is also very approachable, gives a very clear explanation of his treatments and always takes enough time for his patients.

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Written by a patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital

Mr Gupta did a brilliant job performing a pec major repair, of which I am now fully recovered. I had an accident and scans showed complete separation of the pec major tendon from my arm. Time was a factor, as the longer I had to wait for surgery the more complex recovery would be. Mr Gupta was amazing. He was warm, friendly, a great listener through the process, coordinated my care really well, and made the time to get the operation done as soon as possible. I hadn't seen a GP for 20 years until this point, let alone have an operation, so I was very nervous. Mr Gupta put me at ease prior to the operation and his follow-up care was very reassuring. A full pec major separation is a rare and serious injury, so I was grateful to have Mr Gupta perform the operation. It went very well, and as someone who loves exercise and needs to move as part of my job, I was over the moon at the speed of my recovery. I am back to full strength, and don't think about the arm at all now day-to-day, such was the quality of work. That is down to Mr Gupta's care and expertise and I cannot thank him enough.

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Written by a patient at Ashford Hospital

In the 1970's I had a serious rugby accident resulting in a number of operations that left me with restricted movement of my shoulder and pain if I over exercised it. By 2014 I had constant pain and could only sleep by taking strong pain killers. I was referred to a local shoulder orthopaedic consultant to review what treatment, if any was possible. Following an X-Ray, MRI and arthroscopy, it was discovered I had acute arthritis of the humours head and lack of specific muscle groups. It was decided that my complex case should be referred to a board of shoulder consultants to discuss the best course of treatment. The result was that out of around 12 consultants only Mr Gupta was prepared to review my case with the possibility of surgery to address the pain rather than living with strong painkillers for the rest of my life. On meeting Mr Gupta I was immediatly impressed with his positivity and honesty. I had further Hi Res. X-rays and MRI's and a number of consultations to understand what options were available and how we would approach them together. While reviewing the issues and options available from a surgical and physical perspective, Mr Gupta was also accessing my phycological state and my approach to not only the operation, but how I would cope with the long rehabilitation journey. We agreed together that the surgery was the best option and that I would cope with the physical and mental road to recovery. The operation was a risky complex procedure that was outlined by Mr Gupta, he then went onto explain each stage and the risks involved, but also giving me the confidence that from a surgical perspective he could deliver the results required. It would then be up to me to fully support and embrace the rehabilitation process to provide the real results the surgery could provide. I was so committed to MR Gupta and his skills in completing the surgery successfully, that I retired early from my work so I could commit on a full time basis to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The surgery was a Zimmer cement less shoulder replacement, that was the easy bit according to Mr Gupta, followed by a reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff, other muscle groups and debriding of tendons/ligaments. Two years later and my rehabilitation is complete, I have more movement in my shoulder than I have had in 40 years and more importantly there is no pain. Mr Gupta has given me back my life and will be eternally grateful for not only his commitment and leading edge surgical skills, but the way he treats you as a person and not just a patient. After two years of consultations, I feel that he has become a friend rather than my consultant. I am now back cycling, skiing and in the Gym twice a week, although I am not sure he would approve of the skiing and cycling! I do remember his parting words on my last consultation. "I have given you a Ferrari and not a Land Rover, so please treat it like one! I have nothing but praise for this outstanding surgeon. Thank you

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